Author: Prestin Douville

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Norman County East to implement new goals for 2026/2027 school year 

While the students are out on summer vacations, school staff and leadership will often use the summer as a time to set goals and implement programs for the upcoming school year, and at the Norman County East School District, they have a number of things they’d like to accomplish this year. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina…
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August 26, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Pre Harvest Update 

The Sugarbeet Preharvest is in full swing across the Red River Valley, and producers are reporting mixed results. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association tells us how harvest is going, and how the crop looks.  Weber says the factories will be working hard to manage the beets, especially if there’s and…
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August 26, 2026 0

SAFE Kids Grand Forks promoting back to school Safety 

For area students, the back to school season is here, as North Dakota schools are returning this week, and Minnesota School next week. This means that our area streets will be extra busy in the morning and afternoon due to school traffic. For this reason, Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says that everybody…
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August 25, 2026 0

Highway 9 and Highway 200 intersection improving safety for local drivers 

It’s been a couple months since the Minnesota Department of Transportation changed the Highway 9 and Highway 200 intersection in Ada from a two way stop to a four way stop, and the change is already paying off when it comes to safety. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager talks more about a recent incident that…
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August 25, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff discusses Minnesota’s Permit to Carry Laws 

The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving a number of questions as of late in regards to Minnesota’s Permit to Carry law. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson talks more about the questions they have been receiving, and Minnesota’s state laws regarding carrying of a firearm.  Halverson says other questions that often come up are…
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August 25, 2026 0

Ada Public Library to hold monthly Writers Group program 

Starting next month, the Ada Public Library will be implementing a new monthly program for current and aspiring writers. Ada Public Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more about this program, that they’re calling the Writers Group.  On top of the Writers Group, Osborn says the library will also be kicking off their fall program next…
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August 25, 2026 0

Minnesota Cattlemen insulted by Tariff-Free Beef Imports 

The Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association is pushing back against the Trump Administration after they made the decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis, as a way to drive beef prices down. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson says the decision to this is disappointing for domestic cattle producers.  Thompson says moves like this…
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August 25, 2026 0

Lake Bemidji State Park winding down summer season 

The busy summer season is winding down at Lake Bemidji State Park, but that does not mean that there still isn’t fun to be had. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Draker reminds people that the park is open year round, and that their programming will continue through the fall.  If you’re looking to get…
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August 25, 2026 0

Mahnomen School to hold Open House on Wednesday 

The back to school season is officially underway at the Mahnomen School District, as teachers are back in the building, and their Back to School Open House is coming up later this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more.  Again, the open house will be held on Wednesday, August 26  from 4:00 to 7:00…
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August 25, 2026 0

Norman County East School welcoming new staff members this school year 

The 2026 School Year is about to be underway at the Norman County East School District, and the community can expect to see a number of new faces at the school this year. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about who will be joining the district.  One way you could meet these…
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August 25, 2026 0